A patatin-like phospholipase is crucial for gametocyte induction in the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum
A. Flammersfeld, A. Panyot, Y. Yamaryo, P. Aurass, J. M. Pryborski, A. Flieger, C. Botte, G. Pradel
This study shows that PNPLA1 deficiency in Plasmodium falciparum impairs gametocyte induction by altering phospholipid levels and gene expression related to sexual commitment.
bioRxiv · Jul 11, 2019Cell Biology